Performing Quarterly Maintenance Job Aid

Quarterly Maintenance Running an Optical Test 1. Scan the optical test cartridge • Barcode facing to the right • Insert the cartridge above the track dot • Smoothly slide the cartridge down the track • Audible beep will sound when successful 2. Insert the optical test cartridge SIEMENS Barcode facing to the right DCA Systems 113237 Per. A. 2007-01 100000000007 • OPTICAL TEST CARTRIDGE • Insert cartridge until a click is heard 3. Close the compartment door 4. Test will run for approximately 10 minutes 5. Print and record the optical test values 6. Remove the optical test cartridge • Open the compartment door • Press and hold the button located on the right side • Gently push the cartridge tab to the right Note: Do not discard the optical test cartridge. Store in a safe, dry place. GPE15009.001 Effective date 06/09/2014 Quarterly Maintenance Cleaning the Cartridge Compartment Cleaning the Cartridge Compartment 1. Power OFF the analyzer, and open the 8. Clean the cartridge return spring compartment door • Warm, mild detergent solution and water or 2. Wipe the inside of the compartment door and lint-free cloth with dampened with water or inside surfaces ethanol • Lint-free cloth 9. Dry the cartridge return spring • Dampened with water or ethanol 10. Remove any spilled liquid from the cartridge holder 3. Dry the surface using a clean, dry, lint-free 11. Rotate cartridge holder to locate and remove any cloth additional liquid 4. Insert a straightened paper clip (or like device) 12. into the top hole of the spring Clean the cartridge holder by rotating the cartridge holder as necessary 5. Gently pull the metal end towards the center of • Dampen a sponge swab with water or ethanol the cartridge compartment to release one side 13. of the spring from the holder Locate the vertical grooves inside the compartment 6. Repeat the above steps to release the other 14. side of the cartridge holder spring Locate back and front slots near the top of the compartment 7. Pull the cartridge return spring completely out 15. of the system Locate the leaf spring on the one side of the cartridge return spring 16. Lower the leaf spring back into the compartment GPE15009.001 Effective date 06/09/2014 Quarterly Maintenance Changing the Air Filter 1. Remove the air filter • Located at the back of the system SIEMEN • Pull the holder from the top 2. Remove and dispose the old air filter 3. Place the new air filter into the holder 4. Place the filter holder back onto the system GPE15009.001 Effective date 06/09/2014